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Time for a major overhaul of the election commission and early voting (KOR)

After ballot failures and deepening public distrust, pressure is growing for sweeping reforms to Korea’s election management system and early voting rules.

2026.6.16

Time for a major overhaul of the election commission and early voting

After ballot failures and deepening public distrust, pressure is growing for sweeping reforms to Korea’s election management system and early voting rules.

2026.6.15

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Jang Dong-hyeok’s anti-intellectual turn embarrasses conservatives (KOR)

An analysis of identical early voting totals in Incheon finds the coincidence was unusual but far less improbable than People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok claimed.

2026.6.15

Jang Dong-hyeok’s anti-intellectual turn embarrasses conservatives

An analysis of identical early voting totals in Incheon finds the coincidence was unusual but far less improbable than People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok claimed.

2026.6.14

Jang’s call for a revote draws backlash (KOR)

The opposition leader’s push for a nationwide revote and an end to early voting risks fueling fraud claims instead of restoring trust through a full inquiry.

2026.6.10

Jang’s call for a revote draws backlash

The opposition leader’s push for a nationwide revote and an end to early voting risks fueling fraud claims instead of restoring trust through a full inquiry.

2026.6.9

An election official displays a ballot-marking stamp at a polling station set up in Seongbuk District, eastern Seoul, on June 2. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Record high early voting tells us little about who's actually winning, experts say

With a record share of voters casting ballots before Election Day, Korea’s major parties are racing to convince supporters that the momentum is on their side. Analysts, however, say the historic turnout may reveal little about who is actually ahead.

2026.6.3

An election official inspects voting stamps at a early voting station in Nonsan, South Chungcheong, on May 28. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Rival parties intensify campaigns ahead of early voting for upcoming local elections, by-elections

Rival parties ramped up their campaigns to win over voters in key battlegrounds on Thursday, one day before early voting begins for the June 3 local elections and parliamentary by-elections.

2026.5.28

A woman suspected of illegally voting twice during the May 29-30 early voting period attends an arrest warrant hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on June 1. [NEWS1]

Woman accused of double voting attends arrest warrant hearing

A woman suspected of illegally voting twice — once using her husband's identity — during last week's early voting period attended a hearing for an arrest warrant in Seoul on Sunday.

2025.6.1

Roh Tae-ak, chairperson of the National Election Commission, speaks to reporters on May 31 about criticism of the alleged poor management of this week's early voting for the June 3 presidential election. [NEWS1]

Election watchdog head apologizes for 'poor management' of early voting

The National Election Commission's chair apologized for mismanagement during early voting, pledging to investigate issues and hold responsible parties accountable.